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rancio

stale

adjective RRAHN-syoh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: From Latin rancidus (rancid, stinking).

Also means

old-fashioned

Usage Note

Rancio literally describes food — especially oil, wine, or fatty foods — that has gone stale or rancid through age. Figuratively it means 'old-fashioned' or 'antiquated,' especially in de rancio abolengo ('of ancient lineage') or ideas rancias ('stale ideas'). Note the initial r is trilled, as with all word-initial r in Spanish.

Examples

"El aceite tenía un sabor rancio y desagradable."

Natural Translation

The oil had a stale, unpleasant taste.

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